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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,341.72, 3,542,000.50 and 922,171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,341.72, 3,542,000.50 and 922,171.27 is: 1,383,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,341.72 : 3,542,000.50 = 922,171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,341.72/3,542,000.50 = 922,171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,341.72x = 3,542,000.50 × 922,171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,341.72x = 3,266,331,115,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,331,115,797.87/2,361,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,252.20

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